Kinnaur landslide Updates: Toll rises to 10; ITBP rescues 14 people from landslide site so far

#JustIn | Toll rises to four

As per reports, the ITBP has retrieved another body from the spot, and the total toll from the incident has now reached four.

Praying for everyone’s safety and successful rescue: Arvind Kejriwal

2 dead, 7 injured, says Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur told News18 that two people had died, and seven were injured in the Kinnaur landslides. “Rescue operations are on, Army will be joining the rescue operations soon. We hope that the rescue operations will be completed by today evening,” he said.

BJP president JP Nadda extends all possible help in affected areas 

Helicopter being arranged for rescue operations, says CM

The teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the local police reached the spot for carrying out the rescue operation, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said.

He said an Army official also called him and extended help. A helicopter is also being arranged for the rescue operation, the chief minister said. He said the landslide occurred when there was no rainfall in the area at that time in the area.

Watch | ITBP personnel rescue a man trapped in the debris of a landslide

#JustIn: Toll rises to two, 10 rescued so far

As per ANI, a total of 10 people have been rescued safely from the landslide site in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Two people have been found dead, said State Emergency Operation Centre.

One killed, at least 9 injured so far

One person was killed and over 40 others were feared buried under the debris after a landslide trapped a bus and other vehicles in Himachal Pradesh’’s Kinnaur district on Wednesday, officials said.

State Disaster Management Force Director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said at least nine persons were pulled out of the rubble in an injured condition during the initial hours of the rescue operation.

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So far, as per multiple reports, one death and nine injuries have been confirmed.

One person dead in landslide, say reports

As per News18, one person, who worked as a labourer, has died in the Kinnaur landslide.

200 Jawans of 3 battalions of ITBP on spot for rescue operations

Around 200 jawans of 3 battalions of ITBP are the spot where landslide is happening. The teams are waiting for more than one hour for the shooting stones to stop. It is believed that around 40 people are trapped. The area is currently very dangerous. ITBP Spokesperson Vivek Pandy told ANI

Falling stones hamper rescue operations

The army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local rescue teams have been called in for the rescue work, Kinnaur deputy commissioner Abid Hussain Sadiq said. He also said shooting stones are still falling which is creating problems in carrying out the rescue operation.

PM Modi speaks to Himachal Pradesh CM, assures support for rescue efforts

Four rescued so far, says Himachal Pradesh CM

Himachal Pradesh CM told ANI that four people have been rescued so far and taken to the hospital. “NDRF, ITBP, CISF, Police teams present at the spot. Efforts are on for rescue operation but rubbles are still dropping from a height. As soon as it comes under control, rescue teams will get in action,” he said.

Amit Shah assures Himachal CM of all possible help

 Union Home Minister has spoken to Himachal Chief Minister Jairam Thakur over the major landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district. He took stock of the situation and assured the chief minister of all possible help, ANI reported.

Himachal Pradesh CM directs police, local administration to carry out rescue operations

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jairam Thakur has directed the police and local administration to carry out rescue operations and put the NDRF on alert, news agency ANI reported. “We have received information that one bus and a car could have been hit. Awaiting detailed information,” he added.

ITBP teams rushed to site for rescue operations

The Indo-Tibetan border police (ITBP) has said that the incident occurred around 12:45 pm on the Reckong Peo-Shimla highway in the Kinnaur district. The aforementioned HRCTC bus, a truck, and other vehicles are reported to have come to under the rubble.

At least 40 people feared to be buried under debris of major landslide

At least 40 persons are feared buried under the debris of a major landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district on Wednesday, Deputy Commissioner Abid Hussain Sadiq said. Rescue operations are currently underway.